Columbia (CAE) to Dallas/Fort Worth (DFW): On-Time Performance
Data through May 2026
Columbia (CAE) to Dallas/Fort Worth (DFW) has an unusually high scrub rate — 3.2% of scheduled departures never left the gate, a cancellation rate several times the national figure. When flights do go, 77% land on time, below the national average of 78%. Envoy Air has been the safer pick, arriving on time 80% of the time.
- On-time
- 77%
- arrived <15 min late
- Avg delay
- 21 min
- completed flights
- Cancelled
- 3.2%
- Flights/day
- 2.7
- last 12 months
- Duration
- 2h 58m
- scheduled
- Distance
- 922 mi
Best airline from CAE to DFW
3 airlines flew this route regularly between 2024-06 and 2026-05.
| Airline | On-time | Avg delay | Cancelled | Flights |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Envoy Airmost reliable | 80% | 12 min | 2.7% | 770 |
| PSA Airlines | 80% | 25 min | 3.7% | 404 |
| American Airlines | 71% | 30 min | 3.4% | 533 |
Monthly on-time trend
Best time to fly from CAE to DFW
Aim for departures around 1 p.m. (89% on-time); avoid 7 p.m. departures (69%).
By day of week
| Day | On-time | Avg delay |
|---|---|---|
| Monday | 77% | 23 min |
| Tuesdaybest | 80% | 17 min |
| Wednesday | 79% | 30 min |
| Thursday | 76% | 15 min |
| Friday | 78% | 18 min |
| Saturday | 76% | 23 min |
| Sunday | 76% | 20 min |
What causes delays on this route
Share of total delay minutes by cause, as reported by carriers to the US DOT.
- Late-arriving aircraft47%
- Airline operations36%
- National airspace system12%
- Weather6%
Frequently asked questions
- How often are flights from CAE to DFW delayed?
- 23% of CAE–DFW flights arrived 15 or more minutes late (the US DOT definition of a delay) between 2024-06 and 2026-05. The average arrival delay across completed flights was 21 minutes.
- Which airline is most reliable from CAE to DFW?
- Envoy Air has the best on-time record on this route at 80%, based on 770 flights. 3 airlines flew CAE–DFW frequently enough to compare in this period.
- What is the best time of day to fly from CAE to DFW?
- Departures around 1 p.m. have the best record (89% on-time), while departures around 7 p.m. have the worst (69%). As on most US routes, delays accumulate through the day, so earlier flights are generally safer.
- How long is the flight from CAE to DFW?
- The scheduled CAE–DFW flight time averages 2h 58m over 922 miles. Actual arrival times vary — flights on this route land 15+ minutes late 23% of the time.
- How often are CAE to DFW flights cancelled?
- 3.2% of scheduled flights on this route were cancelled between 2024-06 and 2026-05 — several times the typical US rate, so consider earlier departures or backup options.
- What is the worst month to fly from CAE to DFW?
- May 2025 was the roughest month in this dataset, with only 57% of arrivals on time. The best was February 2026 at 90%. If your dates are flexible, that 33-point gap is worth planning around.
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Based on 1,707 flights, 2024-06–2026-05. Source: US DOT Bureau of Transportation Statistics. Updated 2026-07-01.